Southern Tier 440 Special Ale

This will be known as a “Special Ale,” and for 2014 we brewed a Roggenbier. This is a Germanic style Rye beer fermented with Weizen yeast. You’ll notice it pours with a hazy appearance, coppery brown in color with a thick rocky off-white head. Hold the glass under your nose to sense the fruity, banana and citrus aromas. Medium body, tart spicy finish, high carbonation are all characteristic of the Roggenbier style. Distinctive clove phenols and fruity banana esters accentuate the spicy character of the rye malts; hints of chocolate in the finish all add to a very complex and rich tasting experience.